Assistant Site Manager

Salary Range: £32,000 to £38,000/ annum, depending on experience

Location: Based at our Hemel Hempstead office, with site coverage across London (where most of the properties are located)

Role type: Permanent, Full-time 

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Assistant Site Manager to support the delivery of high-quality void refurbishment and planned works within the social housing sector.

This role will be based at our Hemel Hempstead office, with regular travel to sites across London, where most of our projects are located.

You'll support the Site Manager in ensuring works are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards - while maintaining excellent communication with residents and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day management of void refurbishment and planned works
• Assist with pre- and post-inspections to ensure works are completed "right first time"
• Coordinate subcontractors and operatives, ensuring productivity and quality on site
• Maintain site safety by conducting basic checks and promoting safe working practices
• Prepare daily snagging lists and assist with handovers
• Help manage materials, including ordering and maintaining stock levels
• Maintain accurate site records, including photos, updates, and paperwork
• Liaise with residents, housing officers, and internal teams to provide progress updates
• Carry out lock changes, post-contractor checks, and manage property documentation
• Support the Site Manager in identifying issues, delays, or variations in scope

What We're Looking for:

• Proven experience as an Assistant Site Manager or similar role within social housing refurbishment
• Strong understanding of construction methods, voids processes, and common defects
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• A genuine interest in resident care, with the ability to motivate and support on-site teams
• Confident using tablets and Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) for reporting and documentation
• Customer-focused with excellent communication and writing skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)

Required Qualifications:

• SMSTS or SSSTS certification
• Asbestos Awareness Certificate
• First Aid at Work
• CSCS card
• Fire Marshal / Safety Certificate

Why work with us? Here are some of the brilliant benefits you could get as an Assistant Site Manager:

• 23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)
  
• Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations as part of our referral scheme
• Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal
  
• A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year
  
• A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders support
• Annual training budget so you can focus on your personal and professional development and much more… 
  

About us: 

At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to the quality of work. Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together

Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector.

If you are driven and reliable and you aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver.